Google Home Hub Not using Android Things, Instead Relies on Chromecast Software

Google’s big event this week brought us not only two new phones, but also a new tablet and a smart speaker with a screen. Interestingly, the Google Home Hub relies on Chromecast software, rather than Android Things OS. We have details below.

All the other Smart Display devices seen so far, the ones with Google Assistant have pretty much the sames software approach. They run on Android Things OS, which is a tailored version of Android for IoT devices.